Success
Shi Jian 11-01
Government/Top Secret
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation(CASC)GovernmentLong March 2C
LEOorbit
Chinese experimental satellite of unknown purpose
Thursday, November 12, 2009 at 2:45 AM
Mission details
Orbital Attempt
#5,018
CASC Mission
#65
Pad Launch
#11
Location Launch
#46
Designator
2009-061
Launch Window
NET
Nov 12, 2009, 2:45 AM
Precision
Second
Schedule Changes
1 update
Long March 2C Specs
The Long March 2C is a family of expendable launch vehicles made and operated by China. It is a two stage launch vehicle with storable propellants, consisting of Nitrogen Tetroxide and Unsymmetrical Dimethylhydrazine.
Length
42 m
Diameter
3.35 m
Launch Mass
233 t
LEO Capacity
3,850 kg
SSO Capacity
1,400 kg
Reusable
No
Maiden Flight
1982
Fastest Turnaround
15d 20h
Total Launches
65
Successful
64
Failed
1
Consecutive Success
43
Maiden flight: Sep 9, 1982
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
The China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC) is the main contractor for the Chinese space program. It is state-owned and has a number of subordinate entities which design, develop and manufacture a range of spacecraft, launch vehicles, strategic and tactical missile systems, and ground equipment. It was officially established in July 1999 as part of a Chinese government reform drive, having previously been one part of the former China Aerospace Corporation. Various incarnations of the program date back to 1956.
Founded
1999
Administrator
Chairman & President: Lei Fanpei
Total Launches
592
Successful
577
Failed
15
Pending
9
Consecutive Success
18
Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China
Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center is a Chinese spaceport located between the Ejin, Alxa, Inner Mongolia and Hangtian Town, Jinta County, Jiuquan, Gansu Province. It is part of the Dongfeng Aerospace City (Base 10).
Timezone
Asia/Shanghai
Local Launch Time
Nov 12, 2009, 10:45 AM
Total Launches
286
Total Landings
2
Coordinates
40.9581, 100.2911